Ya know, thinking back on it now, even though I've had some notable successes, I can't say I've really educated more than a handful of racers over 40+ years . . . . . . . . . Racers just do not want to listen . . . . . they want to argue. I tell them to go argue with my laptop . . . . . . .

Well Bob, thanks for the compliment. Unless . . . . . It just makes me: "One of the girls".

Notblindedbythelightboy

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I used to be a people person. But people changed that relationship.

"There is nothing permanent except change." Heraclitus

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." Albert Einstein

My initial mock up indicates I'll likely need to move the K and transmission further back in the chassis about 4".

The plumbing and electrical on the K is going to be significantly different than the A-series.

Udo Horn said it best - "Every bolt's got to be turned by somebody".

So last night, I popped open the engine compartment and started some dismantling,

Having done this once before on the Midget, and more recently, wiring and plumbing the Frankensprite, I have a better idea as to how to plan ahead on this aspect of the project.

It's often tedious, and while my results have always been essentially functional, I really want to tidy it up this time - proper labels - consistent color coding throughout.

The goal is this - In the event that something goes wrong on the salt, I want to be able to pop the hood and trace a wire with no ambiguity from termination to termination. I want to be able to hold a multimeter by the fan relay under the dash and say to someone helping me - "okay, connect the fan", and be able to get predictable and repeatable results.

Wherever practicable, every terminal will be soldered and shrinkwrapped.

Not sure yet as to what to do for a radiator.

It was really good just digging in again. I've missed the fun-work aspect.

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"Problems are almost always a sign of progress." Harold BettesWell, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .

Chris, that is the easiest part.... 5.E.3 paragraph 3.... but you don't have to use it, you might consider a 5 gal. water tank... or using the original fuel tank as a water tank.... you are already outside the box, don't claw your way back in

Chris, that is the easiest part.... 5.E.3 paragraph 3.... but you don't have to use it, you might consider a 5 gal. water tank... or using the original fuel tank as a water tank.... you are already outside the box, don't claw your way back in

THAT idea has a lot of merit. The fuel tank holds 8 gallons, and seeing as I'm going EFI this time around, I should probably be looking at a fuel cell with an integral fuel pump. Rules don't permit me to remove the fuel tank, but there's no reason I can't fill it with water.

Not that I'm busting 'em loose, but an extra 65 pounds over the rear wheels likely wouldn't hurt, either.

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"Problems are almost always a sign of progress." Harold BettesWell, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .

Chris, that is the easiest part.... 5.E.3 paragraph 3.... but you don't have to use it, you might consider a 5 gal. water tank... or using the original fuel tank as a water tank.... you are already outside the box, don't claw your way back in

THAT idea has a lot of merit. The fuel tank holds 8 gallons, and seeing as I'm going EFI this time around, I should probably be looking at a fuel cell with an integral fuel pump. Rules don't permit me to remove the fuel tank, but there's no reason I can't fill it with water.

Not that I'm busting 'em loose, but an extra 65 pounds over the rear wheels likely wouldn't hurt, either.

midget,

You might consider sealing the inside of the gas tank prior to adding water.

It is ancient & oxidizing British iron after all . . . . . .

All the rest of the reasons are sound though.

Rustyboy

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I used to be a people person. But people changed that relationship.

"There is nothing permanent except change." Heraclitus

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." Albert Einstein

It's late and I'm tired, so when I'm fresh, I'll actually do Harold and IO's math assignments, but given the anecdotal comments as to what is being utilized, I'm thinking an 8 gallon tank for a 130 hp engine going three miles should be an adequate size for cooling.

The question then becomes, do I run it pressurized?

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"Problems are almost always a sign of progress." Harold BettesWell, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .

I've got the "Availability/Price/Shipping" question e-mailed to REC for the valves. I also asked about collets and compatibility with the Piper spring caps. Hoping they respond faster than some other suppliers . . .

I may just have them drop-shipped to T&T, if it's okay with Tom and Lenny.

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"Problems are almost always a sign of progress." Harold BettesWell, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .